Wellington city, NSW Crime Rate and Statistics by Suburb

Wellington Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Wellington over the past 60 months.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1348, down 12% from 1530 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Wellington is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW urban areas are safer than Wellington and 1% of urban areas are more dangerous than Wellington.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (53 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Wellington: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Wellington’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 4% of communities across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 99% of NSW cities and towns have a lower crime rate compared to Wellington city. Therefore, Wellington’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Wellington comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 4 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Wellington’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Wellington.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Wellington crime statistics shows that there are 5942 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Wellington are 1 in 16.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Wellington, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 7, equivalent to a rate of 13121 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Wellington Crime Rates by Offences Division

Wellington Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Wellington vs NSW

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Wellington crime rates for the selected offences.

Wellington Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Wellington vs NSW, Australia

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Wellington crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Wellington vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Wellington vs NSW

Wellington Crimes per Square KM

Wellington Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Wellington city in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 2 murders in Wellington city in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 2.

What’s the most common crime in Wellington city?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Wellington city is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Wellington city?

The overall crime rate in Wellington city, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 29234 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Wellington city a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Wellington city total crime rate in 2021 was 29234. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Wellington city has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Wellington city safe at night?

48% of crimes in Wellington city occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Wellington city at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Wellington city?

Wellington is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Wellington city with a rate of 31456 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Wellington is safer than 4% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Wellington city?

Montefiores is the safest suburb in Wellington city with a rate of 5431 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Montefiores suburb is safer than 44% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Wellington Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons